An artist's rendering of what Telosa might look like. Courtesy of Telosa.
Lore’s proposed new city would generate its own power through renewable energy – its central power would have a photovoltaic roof. It would grow at least some of its own food through aeroponic farms. It would be designed so that almost everything – work, school, amenities – would be no more than 15 minutes away.
Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson have been to space (maybe). Elon Musk wants to go to Mars.
Another billionaire has more earthbound ideas. Marc Lore wants to build a new city, a $400 billion eco-friendly metropolis that makes use of all the latest technology and would be the “most open, most fair and most inclusive city in the world.”
He also might build it somewhere in Appalachia.
Now do I have your attention?